Trump Mocked for Claiming Magnets Don't Work Underwater at Iowa Rally

Despite Ridicule for His Comments, Trump Remains Frontrunner in 2024 GOP Presidential Race

Former President Donald Trump, currently seeking the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, made comments at an Iowa rally that magnets stop working when submerged in water, prompting widespread mockery on social media.
Trump's comments were in reference to the Navy's decision to use giant magnets to lift elevators by plane onto an aircraft carrier, questioning why they didn't use equipment from John Deere instead.
Despite the ridicule, Trump remains the frontrunner in the GOP race, with national polling averages regularly giving him 50 percent support from likely Republican voters.
Contrary to Trump's claims, magnets do not cease to function when submerged in water, but can lose some of their magnetic strength due to rust from prolonged exposure to water.
Trump's comments have sparked a new political debate on social media, with many questioning his understanding of basic science.